The Norwegian Labor Inspection Authority has delivered harsh criticism against a child welfare facility following a fatal incident at its Oslo location. A preliminary investigation found serious failures in workplace safety procedures.
Section leader Rosmari Johnsen stated that the inspection revealed multiple deficiencies in the company's systematic health, environment and safety work. The authority believes there were several possible underlying causes for the incident.
In August, 34-year-old Tamima Nibras Juhar was killed while working at a Gemt facility in Oslo's Kampen neighborhood. Djordje Wilms, an 18-year-old resident, has admitted to the killing and claims political motivation. He faces both murder and terrorism charges.
What is the most serious finding? The investigation shows the employer knew about high and increasing risks of violence and threats over time but failed to implement necessary preventive measures. Johnsen emphasized they await the company's response before final conclusions.
When asked if the killing could have been prevented with proper safety measures, officials responded that while they cannot speculate, regulations are clear and the employer had not implemented required violence prevention protocols.
Gemt's lawyer Mikkel Toft Gimse confirmed receipt of the draft report but declined media comment, stating the company would submit remarks directly to authorities. The Labor Inspection Authority has issued compliance orders with a November 24 deadline for response.
FO union leader Marianne Solberg welcomed the clear findings. She cited missing risk assessment procedures, inadequate safety protocols for solo work, and insufficient measures against violence and threats as longstanding concerns.
Solberg noted increased member reports about missing procedures and financial considerations overriding safety since the Kampen incident. She expressed hope this case would prompt other employers to improve violence prevention and workplace safety measures.
The tragic case exposes concerning gaps in Norway's child welfare system safety protocols despite the country's reputation for strong worker protections. The facility's failure to act on known risks raises questions about accountability in care institutions.